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The Corps
Founded in 1775, the Marines have and continue to answer our Nation's call. First to fight and ready to win, the Corps trains its members to remain the most lethal fighting force.
BATTLES Fought. battles won.
marines are the first to fight and determined to succeed.
Since 1775, Marines have valiantly fought and died to protect our nation and advance its ideals. Our long and proud heritage of faithful service is fueled by an uncommon fighting spirit and the grit to continue on when others quit. From Belleau Wood to Afghanistan, the United States Marine Corps is America's stand-in force - always ready when our nation is least ready.
Always READY WHEN OUR NATION IS LEAST READY
Marines are driven by an innate desire to answer our nation's call, an unwavering commitment to emerge victorious, and a collective purpose that defines our unbreakable bond. Marines win the battles in front of them with an inner fight running through them.
We are driven by three words: Honor, courage, and commitment. These are the values that guide our actions and bolster our resolve to emerge victorious.
We are america's naval expeditionary force in readiness
As America's expeditionary force in readiness, we are trained and equipped to quickly respond to threats against our nation. We offer innovative and agile warfighting capabilities in all domains.
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Operating as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the USMC provides the Joint Force with a variety of response options to deter, defend, and support humanitarian efforts.
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The Marine Corps also provides security to American embassies, naval bases, and additional services to the President of the United States as he directs.
An enduring legacy of battles won
Since November 10, 1775, ours is a legacy of having each other's back - and never backing down. On legendary battlefields we have fought in defense of our national interests. And we help our communities thrive after disaster through our humanitarian efforts. Then and now, Marines persevere through every circ*mstance to continue our Nation's advance.
Marine Corps' Historic Battles
From our first amphibious raid to modern day battles, our legacy is one of distinction.
The Navajo Marines
Learn more about the important role the Navajo Indian language played in winning World War II.
MontfordPoint Marines
Paving the way for generations to come, more than 20,000 MontfordPoint Marines made history winning crucial battles for our Nation in the Pacific, Korea, and Vietnam.
Celebrating Women in the Corps
Women Marines have continually enlisted and transformed Marine Corps history through vast achievements, recognition of valor and honor, and immeasurable accomplishments that showcase their boundless influence.
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OUR PEOPLE
Marines are trained in many different roles but fight each battle together, positioning our Nation out front to win on any front. There are hundreds of these roles available for aspiring Marines, roles the Marine Corps refers to as Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
Primary base communities
Marines are dedicated to serving our Nation wherever we are needed or there is a battle to win, Learn more about the presence of the Marines around the world, from protecting the White House and Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) to U.S. Embassies and special assignments.
Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) was created on October 1, 2011 to oversee USMC Installations through oversight, policy creation and coordination, and resource prioritization.
